Construction work at the Library will continue over the next few weeks, with major tasks focusing on the completion of hoardings and preparations for the demolition of the glassed-in staircase near CaféLibro. Main works proposed up to Sunday 11 September 2016 are: Works will continue in the entrance hall on the Ground Floor, producing a […]
Money mule warning
Please see below the following message from Thames Valley Police Message sent by Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) Students are being recruited, sometimes unwittingly, as “mules” by criminals to transfer illegally obtained money between different bank accounts. What is a money mule? A money mule is someone who is recruited by those […]
University closed Friday 26 and Monday 29 August 2016
Staff and students are reminded that the University will be closed on Friday 26 and Monday 29 August 2016. Friday 26 August is a closure day for staff in celebration of the University’s 90th anniversary year. Monday 29 August is a bank holiday. All buildings across campus will close from 5pm, Thursday 25 August. Buildings […]
Blackboard unavailable during system upgrade – August Bank Holiday Monday
A Blackboard upgrade is planned for August Bank Holiday Monday. The system will be unavailable to users while this work is carried out, from 15:00 BST on Monday 29th August, until the morning of Tuesday 30th August. Once the upgrade is complete, IT staff will carry out checks, before making the service available to users […]
URS Building obtains Grade 2 listing
The URS Building has been registered as a Grade 2 listed building. The initial recommendation was made by Historic England as part of a review of the University’s plans to redevelopment the site. Following Historic England’s recommendation, The Department of Culture, Media & Sport have now granted Grade 2 listing status. The full implications of the listing are now […]
Library Refurbishment: works 15–21 August
Early works for the Library refurbishment will continue over the course of the week. Following on from last week, the majority of activity will focus on the erection of hoardings inside and outside the Library and preparations for the demolition of the glassed-in staircase near CaféLibro. External hoardings continue to be set up around the […]
Inspired by our Reading Olympians?
Masters student Stewart Innes and graduates Sam Townsend and Alex Gregory will chase Olympic gold in rowing and all compete on the opening weekend of the games. European silver medallist Stewart Innes has been selected for the men’s pair alongside Alan Sinclair. They face a stern test in Rio as they take on New Zealand […]
Library Refurbishment: works up to 14 August
Early works for the Library refurbishment will continue to take place over the next few weeks. The majority of activity will focus on preparing the southern (glassed in) staircase for demolition and continuing the erection of external hoardings. Notable works leading up to Sunday 14 August are: Week 1 (from 1 August): Work began around […]